I’m a little afraid there isn’t going to be room for us to actually get in the car after we load up for our first family beach trip over the fourth. This is also our first time taking Little Lovely out of town for an extended amount of time, so I have been making my… Read More
“Pink is my favorite color.” – Aerosmith Just like Steven Tyler my favorite color is pink, so I was quite dismayed to realize that I forgot to observe #Nationalpinkday yesterday. In my opinion, a girl can never wear too much pink. From the palest ballet slipper to vivid fuchsia and every shade in between- I… Read More
While yesterday marked the first official day of summer Little Lovely and I have been in summertime mode for awhile enjoying lots of pool time and seeking refuge from the brutal South Carolina temperatures in the afternoons. One way to beat the heat is to cool off with a delicious fruity treat. A few weeks… Read More
It’s true! My husband has fallen for a younger girl with big blue eyes and wavy blonde hair, and I don’t mind one bit. In fact, it’s only made me love him more seeing his love for Little Lovely grow. They have a special bond and light up when they see each other. Whether watching… Read More
For more than 86 years Clay Rice and his family have shared their passion for silhouette art. His grandfather, Carew, was known worldwide as “America’s Modern Master of Silhouette Art,” and Clay carries forth the tradition creating keepsakes for new generations. Today Little Lovely and I traveled to Camden, SC, to have her silhouette made. The charming Books… Read More
Father’s Day is a week away, and Little Lovely and I are excited to celebrate our special dad on his first Father’s Day. Did you know that Father’s Day was first celebrated in 1910 when Washington State acknowledged it as an official holiday? Most dads don’t like a big fuss on their big day. I… Read More
“Take me out to the ballgame; take me out to the crowd!” Little Lovely and I practiced this song all day in preparation for her first time attending a Columbia Fireflies game. It was my first time going to one as well, and we were joining Dad for the Richland County Bar Association’s family night with the Fireflies. Our… Read More
Oh Target…how I love you! You never disappoint with your offerings of fun and affordable items of which I probably don’t need yet can’t resist. Little Lovely and I venture to Target every few weeks for an outing. I can accomplish some household shopping while she is amused by the sights and sounds. On a… Read More
Little Lovely and I are always looking for fun activities, and on a rainy Monday morning, the library was the perfect spot. I’ve written before about our love of Richland Library and how Eloise and I participate weekly in Hello Baby at the Wheatley Branch. Well, today was our first visit to the Main library downtown.… Read More
June 1 and it’s officially summertime! In preparation for a new season, I recently spent some time cleaning out my closet and getting organized. This included working with Faith Pope and her new online consignment venture, Top Drawer. The curated site features beautiful, previously loved items from select designers and brands. The website went live today… Read More